The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with sixth-round pick John Penisini. The defensive tackle from Utah signed his contract, per his agent, David Canter.
Penisini is the second member of the Lions draft class of 2020 to sign with the team, following guard Logan Stenberg over the weekend. He was the No. 197 overall pick and the penultimate pick by GM Bob Quinn.
At Utah, Penisini blossomed as part of a very talented all-around defensive corps as the primary nose tackle. He figures to play behind Danny Shelton and also get some looks when the team wants to get more physical and stout up front.
Terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed.
Congratulations to #TeamDEC client @Dub_jayy_boy on agreeing to terms and signing his rookie contract with @Lions pic.twitter.com/cDprW4fflU
— DEC Management (@davidcanter) May 18, 2020